546 - G. EILERS (1834–1911), Portrait by Adolph von Menzel, aged 73, 1888, Etching

G. EILERS (1834–1911), Portrait by Adolph von Menzel, aged 73, 1888, Etching Gustav Eilers (1834 Königsberg – 1911 Berlin): Portrait of the artist Adolph von Menzel (1815–1905) at the age of 73, 1888, etching Technique: Etching on China paper Inscription: Inscribed and dated on the printing plate on the right: “Anno 1888 Aetatis suae 73,” signed and inscribed below the image: “N. d. Leben rad. v. G. Eilers | V. f. O. R.,” Menzel’s facsimile signature below Date: 1888 Person: Depicted: Adolph Friedrich Erdmann von Menzel (1815 Wrocław – 1905 Berlin) German painter, draftsman, and illustrator. He is considered the most important German realist of the 19th century. His work is extraordinarily diverse. He became known and was highly honored during his lifetime primarily for his historicizing depictions of the life of Frederick the Great. Keywords: 19th century, Realism, Depictions of Artists, Germany, Size: China paper: 62.8 cm x 45.0 cm (24.7 x 17.7 in), Plate: 29.5 cm x 20.8 cm (11.6 x 8.2 in), Image: 25.0 cm x 18.8 cm (9.8 x 7.4 in) Condition: Very good condition. Condition is consistent with its age. The corners of the backing are slightly bumped and creased in places. There is a small tear at the right margin. The image is in impeccable condition.